Each Cg banknote has a distinct color. The color of the 100 Cg banknote is predominantly red.
Stoplight Parrotfish are often referred to as the cows of the coral reef. They use their sharp mouthparts to scrape algae off the coral, preventing harmful algae overgrowth. This behavior also continually contributes to the white sand on our beaches. Parrotfish can grow quite large. There is a marked difference in appearance between juveniles and adults. Juvenile males and females are typically greenish gray with a checkered pattern and a bright red belly. Adult males, on the other hand, are brightly colored, yellowish-green and blue with orange and yellow stripes. The females can change into males during their lifetime. This sex change depends on factors such as population composition, male mortality, and other environmental influences.
The Common Music Volute is a species of snail found in the Caribbean, known for creating a shell into which it can retreat. Underwater, this shell is often covered with algae and other organisms, providing excellent camouflage in the sand or on the coral reef. If you happen to find one on the beach, which is increasingly rare, you will notice a pattern of stripes on the shell that resembles sheet music, giving the snail its name. The carnivorous snail is a proficient hunter, feeding at various depths underwater. It feeds on other snail species, shrimp and sometimes carrion.
The Courthouse is a national symbol of the country and is depicted on the national flag. The building also features prominently on the national coat of arms of Sint Maarten. The original courthouse was constructed in 1793 and has been remodeled and renovated several times. Tropical storms and hurricanes have often caused extensive damage to the building. Over the centuries since its original construction, it has served various purposes, including as a police station and a prison.